Day 145 - I love...roadtrip part 1

I was on the road for a few days, so I didn't post.

Oh, I took my computer with me, but I never even took it out of my bag. never plugged it in. never turned it on.

It was kind of a nice change.

I'm so plugged in all the time. work. home. cell phone.

We're constantly accessible in our techno-driven society.

Of course, I still had my cell with me, but I really didn't use it much.

We left Louisville at 3:30 Thursday morning. We arrived in Texas at about 7 Thursday evening, and promptly pulled in to the Iron Horse Pub, where I was able to hug my best friend RED for the first time in a year and a half.

After a ridiculously long day on the road, which took us through St. Louis, Tulsa, Oklahoma City...driving along parts of Route 66 (which, by the way, ALWAYS makes me ecstatic!) we sipped on a couple beers at the pub, grabbed some dinner, and called it a night.
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oddity of the day: somewhere between OKC and The Falls, we passed a homemade lawnmower/motorcycle contraption...with a car engine!

Day 119/Day 120 - love...the Hoppman's

I had every intention of posting yesterday - but I didn't get it done before I went to work at the track. then there was a severe thunderstorm rolling through, which delayed the races. and we didn't get out of there til much later than expected. by the time I got home at 1:30am, I had a quick bite to eat and promptly went to bed.

I'm just posting a two-fer today. apologies to my loyal daily readers, but I can hardly muster the strength to type one post...much less, two.

Friday afternoon I received the most amazing news and gift from my little brother, Hoppy. (not blood related, Hoppy is the man who married my best friend, and he is very much a brother to me. He's family, just as Kaci is.)

Kaci and Hoppy will be transferring from Minot, ND to Little Rock, AR in June.

Kaci hates driving.

Hoppy decided this move might require a Karen-and-Kaci road trip. so we worked out the dates, I took the time off, and Hoppy purchased airline tickets for me to Minot and from Little Rock.

I get to spend nearly 5 WHOLE DAYS with my Kaci!

Hoppy might just be one of the very best people in the world.

:)

Day 109 - I love...road trips

especially with my Kaci.

we've had some fabulous adventures together.

short road trips that took us to concerts.

longer road trips to New Orleans and Port Aransas.

short jaunts to get matching tattoos. 

there are always songs and games...and lots of laughter.

and I may get to have a road trip with her again very soon. Minot to Little Rock. my heart is jumping up and down in anticipation.